Chicago Children's Museum
Discover Adventure and Learning at the Chicago Children's Museum
Explore, learn, and play at the Chicago Children's Museum – a haven for creativity and imagination for families visiting the Windy City.
The Chicago Children's Museum is a vibrant hub of creativity and learning, where children and families can explore interactive exhibits and engage in hands-on activities, making it a must-visit destination in Chicago.
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Public Transit - Metra Train
From Naperville, head to the Naperville Metra Station located at 105 E 4th Ave. Take the BNSF Railway Line towards Chicago Union Station. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Chicago Union Station, exit the station and transfer to the 'Pink Line' or 'Green Line' at the Damen station. Continue to the Clark/Lake station and then switch to the 'Red Line' towards Howard. Get off at the Grand station. Walk east on Grand Ave for about 10 minutes to reach the Chicago Children's Museum at 700 E Grand Ave.
Public Transit - Bus
From downtown Naperville, walk to the nearest bus stop for the Pace Bus Route 855, which you can catch at the corner of E Jefferson Ave and S Washington St. Take the bus towards the Naperville Metra Station. From there, transfer to the Pace Bus Route 390 towards Chicago. Get off at the Michigan & Grand stop. Walk east on Grand Ave for about 5 minutes to reach the Chicago Children's Museum at 700 E Grand Ave.
Walking
If you are staying nearby in downtown Naperville, you can walk to the Chicago Children's Museum. Head east on W Jefferson Ave until you reach S Washington St. Continue south until you reach W Ogden Ave, then turn east. Follow W Ogden Ave as it becomes E Grand Ave. The museum is located directly at 700 E Grand Ave. This walk will take approximately 1 hour and covers a distance of about 3 miles.
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